Suspicion of another fertilization failure: Father claims his 12-year-old son is not genetically matched to him
The parents of a 12-year-old boy born through fertility treatments claim that the son is not genetically matched to his father. A genetic test revealed a mismatch, and the sperm treatment was transferred between three hospitals. The Ministry of Health is involved in the investigation.
The parents of a 12-year-old boy, born through fertility treatments, claim that the son is not genetically matched to his father. According to the father, a recent genetic test revealed a genetic mismatch between him and his son. The sperm treatment began at a hospital abroad, was transferred for continued treatment at a hospital in Israel, and from there to another hospital in central Israel where the fertilization was performed. Now, an investigation is required at each of the hospitals regarding the sperm used in the fertilization. The incident was reported to the Ministry of Health, and the ministry is involved in its investigation. The article mentions previous cases of suspected errors in fertility treatments in Israel, including the IVF lab affair at Assuta Ramat HaHayal and the embryo swap affair at Assuta Rishon LeZion, as well as a State Comptroller report that criticized the Ministry of Health's oversight.